Job Description

Cavendish Agri Services supports farmers in growing healthy and productive crops. We have 8 manufacturing/retail locations throughout Atlantic Canada. Our primary products include fertilizers, crop protectants and technical expertise.

The Branch Manager will be responsible for executing the organization\xe2\x80\x99s strategy for Western Prince Edward Island, specifically leading the overall day-to-day management of the operations. A proven combination of business leadership, agriculture experience and excellent communication skills will ensure success in this role. This position requires an ability meet deadlines while working in a fast paced work environment.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in business, agriculture or an acceptable combination of education and experience
• Experience in the agriculture industry is required, local experience is an asset
• 5 years of management experience is preferred
• Proven communication, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to motivate, develop and engage your team
• Ability to build good working relationships with customers, sales experience is an asset
• Experience in creating, communicating and executing a business plan
• A PAg or Certified Crop Advisor designation is an asset
• Ability to work variable hours due to seasonal nature of the business

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for ensuring site safety, health safety and environment and always maintaining Irving Standards.
• Lead and engage the team at the branches every day, accountable for employee experience including hiring of new employees, onboarding, training and development and retention
• Accountable for quality customer service on products and services and providing agronomy recommendations \xe2\x80\x93 grower fertility recommendations, crop input recommendations, formulate NMP\xe2\x80\x99s, field mapping including VRA field maps and pricing
• Oversee inventory control and forecasting \xe2\x80\x93 work with sales agronomist for grower needs for fertilizer, chemicals, seed and plastics.
• Oversee account management process including credit limits, prepays, account receivables.
• Partner with finance department and leadership team to determine pricing strategy and budget
• Accountable for branch profit and loss
• Organize grower meetings and educational events for vendors

Cavendish Agri Services is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Agri Services and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies

Work Address: Cavendish Agri Services, 41 North Street, O\'Leary, C0B 1V0

Language of Work: English

Salary: $87,000 - $110,000 with bonus opportunity

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please apply online.

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Cavendish Agri Services is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Nov 9, 2023

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